Description
Hearty cowboy soup delivers a rustic culinary journey through western-style comfort. Ranch hands and home cooks alike savor this robust, flavor-packed one-pot meal that fills hungry bellies with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 2 lbs ground beef
Vegetables and Legumes:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 lb (4 medium) Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can green beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn, drained
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 to 6 cups (946 to 1420 ml) beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onions and celery for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Introduce ground beef to the pot, crumbling with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until meat is completely browned and no pink remains.
- Pour in beef broth, then incorporate potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, black-eyed peas, and corn. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir thoroughly to combine ingredients.
- Elevate heat to high, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes. Test potato tenderness with a fork.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve piping hot in deep bowls.
- Optional: Garnish with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh herbs for additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adjusting chili powder and red pepper flakes for spice lovers or those preferring milder flavors.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the soup.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for added vitamins and texture.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg